Spirit Tea Ambrosia Retail Looseleaf Tea 50g

"Plucked from the high slopes of Santikhiri (Peace Hill) in northwestern Thailand, Ambrosia breakfast is testament to the interconnection of three kingdoms: insect, plant and animal. Tender tea shoots are bitten by jassids, which cause the plant to release an alluring scent, attracting predators of the insect. Producer Mr. Lu’s task is to court the jassids to his garden—a delicate balance—and pluck the bitten shoots. To those hesitant of the notion of bug-bitten leaves, there’s a famous Thai quip: “Mai pen rai,” meaning, simply, “nevermind.” Type: Black Variety: TTES #17 Ruan Zhi 'Soft Stem' Region: Chiang Rai, Thailand Elevation: 1200 meters Producer: Mr. Lu Caffeine Level: Medium 5g (1tbsp) tea | 340mL (12 oz) water | 205°F | 3:00